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10 animals with unusual color mutations

Pink katydid

These extremely rare, blushing pink katydids are another spectacular result of erythrism. Though they're beautiful, these little guys really stick out — unlike their green relatives — and that isn't always a good thing. Predators can spot them more easily, making finding a pink katydid especially rare.

Pink katydid

These extremely rare, blushing pink katydids are another spectacular result of erythrism. Though they're beautiful, these little guys really stick out — unlike their green relatives — and that isn't always a good thing. Predators can spot them more easily, making finding a pink katydid especially rare.